By air

The city is served by a secondary domestic airport that can accommodate both commercial and private aircraft. It is located in Barangay Muricay and Barangay Tiguma, five kilometers from the city proper. The airport serves as the only air portal in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur with direct flights to and from Manila and Cebu.

By Seaport

The port of Pagadian City is served by seven shipping lines operating for both passengers and cargoes. Ports of call include Zamboanga City, Jolo, Siasi, Bongao, Sitangkai and Cotabato City. The seaport is currently undergoing expansion and renovation.

By road

The city has a road network with a total length of 374.07 km of which 311.02 km are barangay roads, 43.26 km are city roads, 5.98 km are city alleys and 13.80 km are national roads. A total of 235.22 km or 62.88% are concrete roads. The city has a total of 289.81 lineal meters of bridges/spillway/box culvert - 3 national bridges, 5 city bridges, 5 barangay bridges, 6 barangay spillways and 1 barangay box culvert
 

Pagadian Rotonda, Dao Dao Islands, Muricay Beach, Lourdes Waterfalls and Hot and Cold Springs, Manga Falls and Twin Caves, Mount Palpalan, Plaza Luz

Pagadian Rotonda

Sits atop the Bulatoc hill just at the highest level of the F.S. Pajares Avenue and overlooks the Illana Bay. The Rotonda is a circular park at the intersection of the North Diversion Road and F.S. Pajares Avenue, two of the three major road networks in the city (the other one is Rizal Avenue). The Rotonda features a garden, a horseback-riding park, and a park store.

Dao Dao Islands

The "Dao Dao" name is shared by two islands within the Illana Bay; thus the addition of Dako (big) and Gamay (small) to the names of the islands for simple distinction. "Dao Dao Dako" is the bigger island which covers 1.10 hectares and is a 7-10 minute ride by motorboat from the seaport. It has artificial coral reefs; ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. "Dao Dao Gamay" is a sandbar and is partially submerged during high tide.

Muricay Beach

It is just a little over 4 km from the city proper, swimming is allowed in some parts but is as yet largely underdeveloped. Mangrove and seaweed plantations are nearby.

Lourdes Waterfalls and Hot and Cold Springs

These are natural hot springs in barangay Lourdes, about 32 km. northwest from the urban area. This is tapped by the Pagadian City Water District as a water source for barangay Kagawasan. Lison Valley Waterfalls is located about 42 km. northwest of Pagadian proper, in sitio Santa Lucia. The falls has a height of about 20–25 meters with water outflow of 5 cu. m. per second. The spherical basin, 20 meters in diameter, is ideal for swimming. Ditoray Waterfalls is 14 km from the Pagadian poblacion and 5 km from the center of barangay Ditoray.

Manga Falls and Twin Caves

These natural attractions are located in Barangay Manga, 7 km. from the city proper. This is a two-layered cascading fall, surrounded by huge trees that are home to white monkeys. The twin caves can be explored along the two-layered waterfalls. It is currently in the process of being developed as a tourist spot. Kendis Cave is about 14 km from Pagadian poblacion and 5 km from barangay Ditoray and not yet accessible to regular traffic as the only way to reach it is through horseback. The cave has large overhead crevices with two interior chambers.

Mount Palpalan

This mountain is the promontory or the highest peak within Pagadian City. Its peak is home to several satellite transmitters and signal towers of television stations and communication networks. With a height of 684 ft above sea level, it has a sweeping vista of Pagadian City and Illana Bay. Mt. Susong Dalaga is the literal translation for "Maiden’s Breast" for it is a nearly perfect cone, resembling a maiden woman's breast. It is located in Barangay Lourdes. Mt. Pinokis is located in Barangay Lison Valley.

Plaza Luz

The City's primary public assembly area and recreational park. Plaza Luz features a dancing fountain and the City Public Library. Since the recent installation of the dancing fountain, it has become the main attraction within the premises of the park with its lights and water formations synchronized to the beat of the music being played in its repertoire. There are two smaller rectangular fountains that run parallel to each other, flanking the circular bigger fountain in the center.

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